Hamlet (DVD, 2009)
Product code: 63110

The RSC's award-winning modern-dress production of Hamlet directed by Gregory Doran.

This visually sumptuous screen version, filmed on location with the original stage cast, captures the atmosphere and excitement of the critically acclaimed production.

Patrick Stewart won an Olivier Award for his performance as Claudius, King of Denmark. Penny Downie plays Hamlet’s mother Gertrude and Mariah Gale is the tragic Ophelia. Edward Bennett is Ophelia’s avenging brother Laertes, and Oliver Ford Davies takes the role of their father Polonius.

David Tennant as HamletPatrick Stewart as Claudius / GhostPenny Downie as GertrudeOliver Ford Davies as PoloniusMariah Gale as OpheliaEdward Bennett as LaertesPeter De Jersey as HoratioSam Alexander as Rosencrantz / Second GravediggerTom Davey as GuildensternMark Hadfield as GravediggerJohn Woodvine as Player KingRyan Gage as Osric / Player QueenSamuel Dutton as Dumbshow KingJim Hooper as Dumbshow Queen / PriestDavid Ajala as Reynaldo / Dumbshow PoisonerKeith Osborn as MarcellusEwen Cummins as BarnardoRobert Curtis as Francisco / FortinbrasRoderick Smith as VoltemandAndrea Harris as CorneliaRicky Champ as LucianusRiann Steele as Lady-in-waitingZoe Thorne as Lady-in-waiting

Number of Discs 1Special FeaturesInteractive Menu Scene Access The Making of Hamlet, a 35-minute film with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with, among others, David Tennant, Patrick Stewart and Gregory Doran. Synopsis An audio commentary track by director Gregory Doran, director of photography Chris Seager and co-producer Sebastian Grant.